Empire Electric Association, Inc. Rural Electric Cooperative Southwest Colorado Southeast Utah

A Rural Electric Cooperative Providing Power to Southwest Colorado and Southeast Utah

It takes a lot of people to make a coop work!

Empire encourages you to view our online EEA NEWSLETTER each month for up-to-date reports regarding Empire Electric Association, our employees, our members and our community.

Empire Electric June 4, 2009 Annual Meeting
Seventy-one members and their families attended Empire's June 4, 2009 annual meeting in Dove Creek Colorado...
NOTICE OF PURPA IMPLEMENTATION
Issued: May 15, 2009 Public Notice regarding the process to be followed by Empire Electric Association, Inc. in implementing the statutory directives in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (the "EAct 2007"), which amended the Public Utilities Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 ("PURPA"). Read .pdf
Monticello office changes location May 4, 2009
Empire Electric's branch office in Monticello is moving... A recent federal law is the driving force behind this change. The "Red Flags" Rule was implemented to lessen the risk of identity theft and limits available services at Empire's branch offices...
It's time to send us your best photos!
Entry Deadline is July 1, 2009. Empire Electric directors and staff invite you to send in your best photos. Download the entry form and contest rules here.
Congratulations to our 2008/2009 Scholarship Recipients!
Eighteen scholarships have been awarded to graduating seniors in our area, as well as 6 adult scholarships...
EEA Begins Summer Schedule on April 6th
Beginning on April 6th, 2009, Empire Electric Association, Inc. will change to summer hours...
Future Electric Rate Increases - CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATOR
Federal legislation threatens to increase electric rates outside of the control of Empire's Board and staff. Write to your legislator using this form as a guide and let Congress know where you stand as an rural electric consumer...
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2009 Cooperative Youth Winners
Each year Empire Electric sponsors students who attend the Colorado Electric Educational Institute's (CEEI) Cooperative Youth Tour and Youth Leadership Camp. Applicants are encouraged to creatively promote themselves and describe why they would like to participate in this program. Congratulations to the following students...
ALL COLORADANS DESERVE HEAT.
But not all can afford it. Energy Outreach Colorado is a non-profit organization that raises money for energy assistance... (.pdf)
Here's a bright idea — recyling made easy!
Bring in your spent residential CFLs and we will see that they are completely recycled...
Lower Green Power Rate in 2008
The integration of additional renewable energy into Tri-State's generation mix will increase the amount of renewable energy resources...
Pay your power bill the electronic way
Empire Electric has a new bill payment option for you, called the "Automatic Debit Payment" program, or ADP...

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